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Vol State Fiesta Celebrates Hispanic Culture

Hispanic achievements are recognized each October during Hispanic Heritage Month. Volunteer State Community College takes part by celebrating Hispanic culture with the Vol State Fiesta. Hispanic music, food and art are centerpieces of the free community event. This is the seventh year for the Fiesta.

“We have fun for the whole family, including a soccer tournament. Even if you don’t play, it’s fun to watch. We also have a food cook-off contest that features dishes from many different nations,” said Eric Melcher, Vol State coordinator of communications. “After the judging, the public can sample the food. For the kids, we have an arts and crafts tent.”

In addition to the food cook-off contest at 11 a.m., there will be a free lunch and drinks starting at noon. The San Rafael Band from Nashville will perform Tejano and other Latin music. A dance group will show off folk dances and costumes.

The Fall Fiesta at Vol State will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is held, rain or shine, on the Volunteer State Community College campus at 1480 Nashville Pike in Gallatin. It is free and open to everyone. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and chairs and spend the day. For more information in English call 615-230-3570 or Spanish at 615-230-4846.
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Pictured: Daisy Carranza of Nashville shows off her Honduran food entry last year in the Fiesta cook-off contest.

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